Do not wanthis namebecomingworse, Pepewasopenlyapologize toMessi. However, he admittedwhat he didwasunintentional.

"I want to say, the incidentyesterdaywithLeoMessiisnotaccidental. But Iwant to apologizeto himifhe was offended. WhatI did wasan effortto defendthe team and theinstitution. With all my heartandsoul, and mindtoharmhad neveroccurred tomy mind, "said PepetoReal Madrid's official website.